Heinz teamed up with Ocean Spray in the hopes of introducing Cravy to the world and it's a product that combines gravy with cranberry sauce. The hybrid product has the potential to save people from having to do the mixing when it comes to enjoying holiday meals.
Although Heinz introduced Cravy to the world on April Fool's Day, it has a history of creating unconventional condiment mashups like MayoChup, MayoCue, MayoMust, Kranch and HoneyRacha. On Twitter, the brand said that if it could collect 250,000 votes for Cravy, it would make it a reality. April Fool's has become a time when brands are free to think outside of the box, dream up wild products and potentially even bring them to fruition later on, if the demand is there.
Cranberry-Infused Gravy Sauces
Heinz is Teasing a New Hybrid Condiment Called Cravy
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Condiment Mashups - With Heinz's success in creating unconventional condiment mashups, there is an opportunity for other companies to explore hybrid condiments.
2. Convenient Holiday Food - The potential of combining gravy with cranberry sauce can create convenient ways for people to enjoy holiday meals.
3. April Fools' Product Launches - The success of Heinz's April Fools' Day product launch shows that there is potential for other brands to take advantage of the day to introduce unique, unconventional products.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - There is an opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to create unique and convenient products for consumers, following Heinz's example of condiment innovation.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising agencies can explore the potential success of introducing unconventional products, such as Heinz's Cravy, on April Fool's Day as a way to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
3. Retail - Retail companies can benefit from the success of innovative food products like Cravy by offering a wider range of unique products in their stores and online.